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emphasize

[em-fuh-sahyz] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz /


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The researchers emphasize that their findings should not be interpreted as a forecast of an earthquake date.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Some will feature hidden messages within ancient carvings, while others will emphasize photo opportunities with Paul Atreides’ throne, allowing guests to attempt their best Timothée Chalamet impression.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

He goes on to emphasize that what Claude found — a previously uncharacterized enzyme system found in viruses that infect bacteria — isn’t necessarily going to be useful.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

One thing you emphasize in the book is the need to make sure that we are not stunting children’s emotional growth, especially in the midst of this effort to push more A.I. into schools.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

These patterns emphasize the differences between the stronger and weaker beats to help the performers keep track of where they are in the music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

The eating pattern emphasizes green leafy vegetables; other vegetables; berries; nuts; whole grains; fish; beans; olive oil; and poultry, along with moderate wine consumption.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

And, he emphasizes, a key reason for buying the China holdings is that the country’s stocks remain out of favor “and you get very obviously good companies growing nicely in incredibly attractive valuations.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Friedman emphasizes that some critics are concerned that a so-called BookTok phenomenon pushes literature toward consumerism and waters down literary quality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Bond yields rise, stocks edge lower after the Fed chairman emphasizes inflation concern.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The artist enhances life by his prolonged concentration upon it, while the politician emphasizes the impersonal aspect of life by his attempts to fit men into groups.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

Muñoz emphasized the strength the automaker has from its vertical integration with its umbrella company, Hyundai Motor Group, which includes affiliates in steel, logistics, finance, and robot-maker Boston Dynamics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

That’s likely because Asco’s early performances, as the art historian and curator C. Ondine Chavoya points out in the film, emphasized procession, mobility, mobilization and occupation, marking sites of political violence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Kreider has previously emphasized creatine's importance throughout the lifespan, including its potential value for older adults facing age-related declines in muscle mass and cognitive function.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Domanus emphasized that she works alone and misses people and their voices, which could be part of her don’t-text-just-call stance.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

Check to see whether the major or minor chords are emphasized overall.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

At the same time, some academics are emphasizing the need for students to hone AI skills to improve efficiency, deepen expertise, and meet the demands of a modern workforce.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

It’s also worth emphasizing that buying and holding has outperformed each of these three seasonal strategies on a risk-adjusted basis.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Greenland’s government has also welcomed the security agreement while emphasizing that sovereignty remains intact.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

Publicly, China has presented a different vision than private U.S. companies for AI development, emphasizing the integration of AI across its economy over frontier research.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

He repeated the words, spacing them, emphasizing each one.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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